On Saturday 20 February, Jane Dale who works for Bradford Council was at the Saltaire Farmers' Market, consulting locals to see how Saltaire could be an even better place in which to live and work.

The questions addressed 6 specific issues - Prosperity and Regeneration (money and jobs), Children and Young People, Safer Communities (Crime and Safety), Health and Well Being, Housing and Environment and Strong and Cohesive Communities (Community Spirit).

These are the results of that consultation.
Sixty-four people gave their views. Of those, 8 live either on the boundaries of Saltaire, either in Shipley or Nab Wood, and one was visiting from Reading.

Which of the following concerns you the most? (10 people did not respond)

Traffic and parking (27)
Activities to bring community together (22)
Things for young people to do (20)
Dirty streets – litter/dog poo (19)
More green spaces for allotments (19)
Being healthy/keeping fit (12)
Safe places for children to play (11)
Crime and anti social behaviour (10)
Keeping your home warm for less (9)
Activities for older people (4)
Help to get work/training (0)
Benefits/debt advice (0)

Crime and anti social behaviour (8)
Safe places for children to play (6)
Things for young people to do (6)
Keeping your home warm for less (5)

Being healthy/keeping fit (3)
Activities for older people (1)
Benefits/debt advice (0)
Help to get work/training (0)

Do you think that children and young people should be encouraged to learn about and visit Saltaire as a World Heritage Site? (Due to an error, this question did not appear on every questionnaire)

Yes 28 No 0

Any other concerns about Saltaire? Trees on Victoria Road
Health hazard. Roots have turned up the pavements and the fallen leaves make them slippy. More appropriate trees should be planted and properly maintained x 2
Don’t remove the trees on Victoria Road x 3

Saltaire roundabout
The proposals are just tinkering with the problem. It needs a tunnel x 2
Very congested x 10
Concerned about solutions to traffic problems x 1
Frightening! x 1
Concerned that new roundabout proposals will cause rat run traffic through top section of George Street x 1
Zebra crossing is really dangerous x 1

Learning about Saltaire
The museum service has no specific role in Saltaire but works by extension from the Industrial Museum. More links are needed with groups in Saltaire to use Bracken Hall, Shipley College archives, Shipley Stores (now reroofed) to build up knowledge and current understanding of Saltaire as WHS and a living community

Crime
Cars have been broken into and some burglaries. Saltaire is seen as an attractive place for crime x 2

What would help to improve the area where you live?

World Heritage Site and Tourism
Visitor Information Centre x 2
Improve signage for visitors to World Heritage Site x 2
Use mobile phone game for Saltaire visits (amicitias.com) x 1
Maintain heritage x 1
Don’t compromise Saltaire with new development x 1

Housing and streets
Need for funding to get double glazing up to heritage standard – we rent in Saltaire but are looking to buy elsewhere because of the high heating costs x 2
Funding for insulation and replacing windows x1
More alternative forms of energy – heat pumps, solar energy, wind power x 1
Need bins for chewing gum x 1
Improve lighting x 1

Crime
Increasing police presence on neighbouring estates and activities for young people to distract them from crime x 1

Roberts Park
Park ranger for Roberts Park x 1
Live music in the park for local young musicians and facilities for them to practice x 1
Lively programme of events for the park x 1
Keeping on top of graffiti in park x 2

Shops and facilities
Real ale at Don’t tell Titus x 1
Be good to have a local bank or a mobile service x 1
More shops should be open on Bank Holidays as Saltaire is a tourist destination x 1

Learning about Saltaire
A learning village ethos through a learning development partnership valuing the experiences of residents and encouraging them to work together to strengthen Saltaire’s identity and cultural offerings. X 1

Community activities
Support for the Half Moon project x 1
More activities for children x 1
More community activities spread throughout the year x 1
Keep focus on the arts x 1